French Cleat Material?

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  • 3 July 2021 at 10:54 am #719602
    Matt Sims
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    Folks,
    I about to embark on a wall hung cabinet project… similar to Paul’s but about 1/2 the width, with only 1 door…
    I’m going to hang it using a “French Cleat”…

    Pretty much all of my projects I make using recycled wood… The bulk of materials for this one coming from a battered old chest of drawers, (obtained from someone on freecycle)…

    However, for the French Cleat I have a suitable sized piece of 3/4” plywood, which is in excellent condition… Is this suitable for use as a French Cleat or does the fact that it’s laminated mean it’s a bad idea?

    Thanks for any thoughts,
    Regards,
    Matt

    12 July 2021 at 3:14 pm #720725
    georgewall42
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    3/4″ plywood is a perfectly adequate material for a French cleat.

    12 July 2021 at 11:28 pm #720783
    Matt Sims
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    Thanks…
    Though I’ve since had a rethink on the hanging method anyway!
    Regards,
    Matt

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